Crown Landing LLC Updates FERC on Status of Emergency Plans
Posted on Mar 16, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Crown Landing LLC Updates FERC on Status of Emergency Plans
In a March 9 letter to FERC, Crown Landing LLC provided a required update on the development of the emergency plans for its proposed LNG terminal in Logan Township, N.J. Among other things, Crown Landing officials and its First Responders Task Force met on Feb. 27 to commence efforts to develop initial response procedures to various emergency situations. The letter also notes that four...
Coast Guard Considers LNG Security Help from Contractors, State Agencies
Posted on Mar 14, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Coast Guard Considers LNG Security Help from Contractors, State Agencies
Speaking with Platts LNG Daily at the CWC Group’s conference last week, U.S. Coast Guard Commander John Cushing indicated that the USCG is weighing the use of outside resources, including private contractors, to alleviate the burdens associated with LNG security. Cushing explained that although the USCG “currently feel[s] prepared” to handle LNG security, the agency...
Daily Op-eds
Posted on Mar 13, 2007 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Daily Op-eds
The Daily Astorian (in favor of Bradwood Landing) The Daily Astorian (in opposition to Bradwood Landing)
FEIS/FEIR Identifies Risks Posed by Proposed BHP Billiton Terminal
Posted on Mar 13, 2007 in Environmental, Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on FEIS/FEIR Identifies Risks Posed by Proposed BHP Billiton Terminal
The Los Angeles Times provides local coverage of the Cabrillo Port final environmental impact statement, filed March 9, 2007. The FEIS/FEIR lists numerous mitigation measures designed to avoid or alleviate impacts, but states that “a number of adverse effects would remain significant and unavoidable.” Public hearings on the FEIS/FEIR are set to take place in April. The...
Op-Ed: Northern Star Will Make Columbia River Safer
Posted on Mar 8, 2007 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Op-Ed: Northern Star Will Make Columbia River Safer
CEO of Northern Star Natural Gas William “Si” Garrett, responding to last week’s coverage of the U.S. Coast Guard Waterway Suitability Report for Bradwood Landing, writes in yesterday’s Daily Astorian that the improvements Northern Star plans to implement “will make the Columbia River safer for all marine traffic.” He also believes that...
U.S. Rep. Baird Comes Out Against Bradwood Landing
Posted on Mar 6, 2007 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Policy, Legislation and Politics, Safety & Security | Comments Off on U.S. Rep. Baird Comes Out Against Bradwood Landing
After reviewing the Waterway Suitability Report, Rep. Brian Baird (D-WA) has decided to oppose NorthernStar Natural Gas’ proposed terminal in Bradwood, Ore., directly across the Columbia River from his district. In a press release on his website, the Congressman identified “three main areas of great concern[]: the safety and security measures that would need to be...